I heard from Lorne yesterday- 3 letters written the 19th & 20th of Aug. and Sept. 10th. He is evidently in New Guinea because he has been in combat constantly and says I must guess where he is by the news. He’s O.K.- so far- and says to greet all the folks. Poor guy. Seems like an endless offensive for him.

Gosh sakes, I never get everything done that I should- I’ve been intending to write ever since I got home but we have more company. Waltmans (the coach and his wife) are staying here while looking for a place to live- so that makes lots of extra work.

Seems as if I’m always asking you to do favors for me. Now here comes another- I’m having a farewell party for Ruth tomorrow night. We’re all contributing toward a gift- There will be $5.50 in all. We’d like to give her a strand of pearls similar to mine but the cheapest one here is $7.50, then $8.00, $13.00 and $25.00.

Well, I survived but I had quite a trip home- I was sitting right on the top of the wheels in the back of the coach! I’m sorry as heck I had to embarrass you, Jerry and also spoil the treat of pork tenderloins. I’ll take a raincheck on that for the next time I come down!